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Programs & Events

Upcoming Parks & Recreation Events
More Information Below on upcoming Fall Events

Jan 17, 18 - Youth Baseball Sign Ups
Jan 24 - Last day to register for Youth Soccer
Jan. 24-25- Youth Baseball Sign Ups
Jan. 27- SOKY Young Athletes- 1st Day
Jan. 31- Deadline 1,000 Mile Fitness Club
Jan. 31-Feb 1 - Girls Softball Sign Ups
Feb. 7-8 - Girl's Softball Sign Ups
Feb. 9 - Deadline Singing Valentines
Feb. 13 - Singing Valentines Program
Feb. 13- SNAP - Valentine Dance -Berea

Feb. 26- Adult Softball Organizational Meeting
Feb. 21- Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge- Lex.
Feb. 22 Cheerleading Tournament
Mar. 12- SNAP Young Adults- Planetarium
Mar. 12- Adult Softball Rules Meeting
April 3- Softball Registration Deadline
April 11- Easter Eggstravaganza & Bunny Express

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Programs

Singing Valentines Program
Date: February 13, 2009
Times: 2pm-6pm
Cost: $15, includes one song and a special gift.
Deadline: February 9th by 4pm.
Limited City of Richmond Delivery Area
Sponsored by the Richmond Parks & Recreation & the Rose Barn Theatre

SPORTS

Contact Seth Breitner for more information. x 203

Spring Softball Important Dates

February 26, 2009 - Organizational Mtg.
February 27- First day for registration
March 12- Rules Mtg. *New rules in 2009
April 3, 2008- Deadline for registration

*NOTE- Money needs to be in early in order to guarantee a spot in a league. Prior participation will not be a factor for league placement.

1,000 Mile Fitness Club

Do you have a New Year's Resolution of getting fit? Join our 1,000 Mile Fitness Club. Every time you achieve more miles, you get incentives to stay fit.

Registration Deadline- Jan 31st.
Cost $15

Application- Click Here

YOUTH SPORTS

The Richmond Parks & Recreation Department is not in charge of local youth league sports.
Please contact the organizations below for more information for all youth leagues.

Little League Baseball Spring Sign Ups-
www.eteamz.com/richmondkyllb
Dates: Saturday Jan 17, Sunday Jan 18, Saturday Jan 24, Sunday Jan 25
Time: 1:30pm-4:00pm
Place: Galaxy Bowling
BRING- Registration, Fees, and copy of Birth Certificate
Click here for more Information about Spring Sign ups

Madison United Soccer Association (MUSA)
www.musasoccer.com

Registration: Mail in form or Online
Deadline: January 24
Registrations received after January 24th will be placed on a waiting list
Ages: For the Spring season, a child must be 4 before August 1st of the previous calendar year (July 31, 2008) in order to be eligible to play. This is a state rule. There are no exceptions.

Girls Softball Sign Ups

Dates: Saturday January 31, Sunday Feb 1, Saturday Feb 7, and Sunday Feb 8
Times: 1pm-4pm
Place: Galaxy Bowling

You can also register at the Home Store & More 1/24/09 - 2/16/09

www.richmondgirlssoftball.com

PARADISE COVE
Click here for a link to our website!
Off Season Phone Number 859-623-8753 Season 859-626-POOL/626-7665

Paradise Cove Rules- Click Here

Paradise Cove- A Year in Review
Click above to read our end of the year report.
Things we did good and things we are looking to improve upon.

SEASON PASSES ON SALE NOW!
ONLY $150
For a Family Season Pass
if purchased by 3/31/09
Click here for an application & prices
Certain Restrictions Apply

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Special Needs Activities & Programs

Polar Bear Plunge

Please Help Madison county raise money by
donating at the following website: 50% of money goes to Madison County Special Olympics

DONATE HERE http://events.soky.org/site/TR/Events/PolarBearPlunges?pg=pfind&fr_id=1120

Search for Team Name: Penguins
Participant: Lisa Cassity or Anna Chambers

Special Olympics Track & Field

Practices begin in March for Track & Field.
Regional Competition- April 25
State Competition June 5-6

Bocce- Low impact sport for anyone who wants to compete at the state competition. Similar to Yard Bowling. You can compete in Regional Track & Field & State Bocce.

Young Athletes Program
We are looking to start a young athletes program for children ages 2-7 who would qualify for Special Olympics. If you or someone you know has a child with special needs in this age group, please contact
Sarah Schlotterbeck for more information
859-623-8753

Upcoming SNAP Events:
Valentines Party- Friday February 13, Russell Acton Folk Center.
Sponsored by Berea Parks & Recreation Department- Call Maggy @ 986-9402 to RSVP

Spring Signs Ups- Track & Field, Bocce, Young Athletes, and Young Adults Club.
Registrations forms will be mailed the week of 1/20/08

March 12- SNAP Young Adults - EKU Planetarium- $4, 7:30pm.

Arc of Madison County- Family Support Group-
Do you know someone with a developmental or related disability?
Join other friends and families and learn about issues which relate to someone with a disability.
February 2- Chransye, Richmond- 6pm Please call Erin to RSVP
March 2-- Broadway Building Berea- 6pm Please call Erin to RSVP

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MISCELLANEOUS

Preschool Open Gym-
Thursdays & Fridays- 9am-12noon. FREE
Located in the Gym of the Parks & Recreation Department.
Mats, tunnels, and toys provided. Parental supervision required.
Please call before you come: 623-8753

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Community Events & Announcements

Upcoming Community Events:

*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED* All A Classic Tournament- Jan 28-Feb 1st. Wed- Friday 1pm-6pm, 6pm-10:45,and Sat.& Sun 12pm-5pm Contact the Richmond Tourism Dept- 859-626-8474

Upcoming Community Announcements:

Madison County Public Library- Click Here for February Teen & Children's Calendar

Handicap Accessible Playground- The Richmond Civitan Club and the City of Richmond Parks & Recreation Department are still looking for sponsors for this project. If you would like to donate money to this fund, please fill out the attached form.
Click here for the donation form.

BEREA PARKS & RECREATION- For more information please call 986-9402

Madison County Extension Office– Community Webpage & Calendar of Events http://ces.ca.uky.edu/madison/
UPCOMING EVENTS: Contact 623-4072

EKU Community Education Fall 08 Catalogs are now available! A wide variety of non-credit classes are open to the general public including arts & crafts, baking, computer training, music, personal growth, and recreation & exercise. Call 622-1228 to request a catalog by mail or register for a class today. You can also visit us on-line at www.ceo.eku.edu/communityeducation.